Birmingham’s fusion of language and culture places employability at its heart, preparing you to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world.

Studying a modern language from beginner or advanced level (French, German, Spanish or Russian) alongside Music is highly complementary and an exciting opportunity to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline. At Birmingham, language is taught through the lens of the target culture's literature, history, politics and society, and through total immersion on the Year Abroad. You can find out more about your chosen combination here. Some combinations we are unable to offer due to timetabling restrictions.

Our Music department is over 100 years old, and is housed in our state-of-the-art Bramall Music Buidling. Your Music studies will encompass musicology, composition and performance - including one-to-one instrumental/vocal tuition. Many students receive their practical tuition from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, with whom we enjoy close links.

Top 100

for Modern Languages in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2019

Top 5

for Music in the Complete University Guide 2020

Top 5

for Music in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

The course understands how being digitally aware is essential for the workplace in today’s society. They do this by moving away from essays and exams, instead creating assessments such as writing blog posts, creating comic strips or creating a radio interview – all in different languages.

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Why Study this Course?

Exceptional music facilities- You will benefit from some of the best facilities for music study and practice in the country, including state-of-the-art facilities in our Bramall Music Building and the magnificent Art Deco Concert Hall in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. You will also have access to practice rooms, electro-acoustic music studios, computer workstations and early instruments. Our main library houses listening booths and an impressive text and audio collection, including manuscript scores and early editions, Elgar diaries and Baroque music.

Innovative language study - The target-language core module pioneers a blended approach to your linguistic development, as your cultural knowledge is developed through the medium of your target language. In addition to linguistic and cultural fluency, the department also offers optional vocational modules in areas such as translation and business. We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours of 6 hours per week for advanced language study and 8 hours per week for beginner language study in the first half of your studies at Birmingham.

Excellent employability development - 100% of our Music graduates enter work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2017).

Plentiful extra-curricular opportunities - You'll have access to a wide variety of choirs, orchestras, student ensembles, student music groups and musical theatre organised by the Department of Music, University Music Society and the Guild of Students. You can also join our language student societies or write for our student magazine, the UoB Linguist, to develop your language skills outside your teachings and meet like-minded individuals. You may also take part in the student-organised Summer Festival of Music.

Birmingham: the city of festivals - The city of Birmingham is home to an eclectic offering of annual festivals of international music, film and theatre.

Open day talks

Three full videos on YouTube of recent open day talks relevant to this course:

Modules

Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Joint Honours flexibility

Every degree programme at the University is divided into 120 credits of study for each year of the programme. In the first year of a Joint Honours programme, you will study 60 credits in each subject as you learn the core elements of the disciplines. We recognise that students on Joint Honours programmes might come to favour one subject slightly more than another. To account for this, we have added more flexibility into the second and final years of our programmes. In the second year, you can stick with the 60-60 split between the two subjects or shift to a 80-40 credit weighting, effectively a major/ minor combination. You can either go back to 60-60 in the final year, maintain the same 80-40 split or reverse the major and the minor and go to a 40-80 weighting.

Modern Languages

During your years of study you will take compulsory language modules depending on your language proficiency. You will then choose amongst a wide range of optional modules depending on the number of credits you are taking in the language. We advise that you take look at our prohibited combinations webpage before submitting your application.

You can find out more about the available modules dependent on your credit weighting for your chosen language(s) via the My Choices website.

Fees

For UK students beginning their studies in September 2019, the University of Birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The fees for your first year of study will therefore be £9,250. Visit our tuition fees page for more information.

For EU students applying for the 2020/21 academic year

The UK Government has confirmed that EU students will continue to be eligible for 'home fee status' for entry in September 2020, and will continue to have access to financial support available via student loans for the duration of their course. For more information take a look at the gov.uk website.

Tuition fees when studying abroad

For those spending a whole academic year abroad (where available):

Students who are classed as home/EU for fees purposes are required to pay 15% of their normal annual tuition fee

Students who are classed as overseas for fee purposes are required to pay 50% of their normal annual tuition fee

For those studying abroad for just one semester (where available), normal annual tuition fees apply.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung with a minimum overall score of 'pass with distinction' (mit gutem Erfolg bestanden) and subject grades between 2-1/5 (gut-sehr gut - good-very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Al-Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Higher Secondary Certificate students will be required to take an approved Foundation Programme before they can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes (see Birmingham Foundation Pathways).

Candidates who have successfully completed a three year Bachelor of Science, Arts or Commerce degree with very good grades will be considered for entry to the first year of relevant Bachelor degree programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

GCE A Level examinations (BBB to A*AA), the International Baccalaureate (IB) (32 points overall. HL 5,5,5 to 7,7,6),or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree with an overall score of 7.5/10 or higher can be considered.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. Students from Brunei will usually undertake Brunei/Cambridge GCE A level examinations or Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Educational Council (BDTVEC). Both qualifications allow students to apply for undergraduate degree courses.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the "Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie, or Diploma za Sredno Spetzialno Obrazovanie" (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Students who hold Cameroon GCE A Levels with good grades or French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programme.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Cameroon has two systems of education, one based on the British model, the other on the French - as long as a student has studied under the British system, and obtained either (a) a minimum of grade C on their English Language General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level or (b) completed their degree in English they will be exempt from the standard international English requirements.

The University will consider students who have achieved good grades in their High School Graduation Diploma with at least 5 university-preparatory level (Grade 12) courses. For many of our programmes of study, students will need at least a B average, and possibly higher.

Qualification Guidance

Unless otherwise stated qualification guidance is as follows:

Ontario System

A level requirements of AAA = 85% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

A level requirements of AAB = 80% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

A level requirements of ABB = 75% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

For Maths and English GCSE equivalency the student must offer Maths and English at grade 11 minimum. (For UG programmes that require GCSE grade A equivalence, suggest 80% minimum).

Other Canadian Provinces

British Colombia - Grade 12 Senior Secondary Diploma with an average of at least 80% (ABB), 85% (AAB) and 90% (AAA) in 5 grade 12 subjects or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma if awarded with at least five Bs (BBBBB) or above in acceptable grade 12 courses.

Manitoba - High School Graduation Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA), including 5 credits awarded at the 300 level in at least 4 subject areas, and at least 65% in each subject.

Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northern W. T., Nova Scotia, P. Edward Island, Saskatchewan - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) in 5 subjects at Grade 12.

Nunavut - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) across five subjects at grade 12.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have completed GAOKAO for entry to our Undegraduate Programmes. Please refer to our GAOKAO entry requirements for further information.

Holders of the Chinese High School Certificate/Senior Middle School Graduation and a suitable foundation programme, and holders of two/three year Diplomas, with a good performance (80% average or above) from a recognised institution, will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.

If you have taken A level or IB diploma, please refer to the course you are interested in on our course finder and you will find entry requirements.

If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (e.g. the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult that specific country page on our website for entry requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Bachillerato together with a recognised foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Costa Rica generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Bachiller or Licenciado with 8/10 or higher.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Maturatna Svjedodzba (Matriculation Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates offering the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualification can be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. CAPE is graded on a I to VI scale (I being the highest) and we would typically look for a minimum of II in each subject taken to include I in any required subject and for AAA-AAB offers to include a at least half the subjects at grade I.

Candidates offering an Associate degree from a recognised institution may also be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. We would typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to include high grades in relevant and required subjects.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Apolytirio with a minimum overall score of 18+/20 plus 2 GCE A levels will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes. The Apolytirio + 1 A level may be considered at the discretion of departments, if high grades and required subjects are offered.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce-Zkouška / Maturita will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Studentereksamen: Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) or Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies in Level A Subjects (including any required subjects):

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Ecuador generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Senior Secondary School (Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias) plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciado (with 70% or equivalent GPA)

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Riigieksamid (State Examinations) plus the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (GI) (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 4.5 average for GI and 83% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

AAA - 4.4 average for GI and 80% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

AAB - 4.3 average for GI and 79% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

ABB - 4.2 average for GI and 78% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

BBB - 4.1 average for GI and 77% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who have completed one or two years of a Bachelors degree from an Ethiopian university with excellent grades (A or 4 points) can be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Baccalauréat Général / Baccalauréat Technologique (BTn) / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degr and Diplôme de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 15/20 AAA-AAB: 14/20 ABB - BBB: 13/20

Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)

A*AA: 14/20 AAA-AAB: 13/20 ABB - BBB: 12/20

Specifc subject requirements: A* = 15/20 A = 14/20 B = 12/20

English proficiency: 14 (bien) in English

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We may accept your English language grade from the French Baccalauréat if you achieved 14 (bien) or above.

Holders of the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife will be considered with the following grade equivalencies: A*AA: 1.4 overall in the Abitur AAA: 1.5 overall in the Abitur AAB: 1.6 overall in the Abitur ABB: 1.7 overall in the Abitur BBB: 1.8 overall in the Abitur

Specific subject requirements: A* = 14/15 A = 13/15 B = 11/15

Please note: For applicants taking the Fachhochschulreife, we wouldn’t normally accept this qualification for entry to undergraduate programmes.

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We may also accept your English language grade from the German Abitur if you achieved an average grade of 10 or above over 4 semesters.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Higher National Diploma with a good profile of grades (distinctions and credits, or grades 1-3) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Ghana with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

English language at grade C6 or above in the WAEC SSSCE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

Holders of the National Apolytirio (Apolytirio Eniaio Lykeio) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 19.3 AAA - 19.2 AAB - 19.1 ABB - BBB - 19

Specific subject requirements (required both within the Apolytirio and as a Panhellenic exam): A* - 19.4 A - 19.2 B - 19

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Guatemala generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachillerato + foundation programme or c) Successful completion of first year of the Licenicado (with score of 70 or higher)

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider holders of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for entry to our undergraduate programmes with the grade equivalencies shown below (excluding Chinese and Liberal Studies).

A*AA = 5*55

AAA = 555

AAB = 554

ABB = 544

BBB = 444

Applicants for programmes with subject specific requirements will need to offer these as normal (please note that combined or integrated science will not normally be acceptable where a stated science is required i.e. Biology or Chemistry). Programmes requiring Mathematics as a specified subject will require both the Compulsory and Extended parts.

Higher level Diplomas and Associate Degrees can be considered for year one entry. A typical requirement would be an average grade of B (70-79%) or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in a relevant subject.

Holders of Higher Diplomas with a good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) will be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes within Engineering and Computer Science.

Holders of the HKU SPACE Associate Degree programme with an good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) throughout their studies may be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Erettségi / Matura with at least two subjects at advanced level (emelt szint) plus any required subjects at advanced level will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

A*AA = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards

AAA = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards

AAB = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

ABB/BBB = 75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards

Where a programme requires a specific A'level subject grade please refer to the guidance below for Indian Standard XII equivalent.

A* = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards

A = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards

B = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Applicants with appropriate grades in Standard XII English (English Core/English Elective/Functional English in CBSE) do not require additional SELT qualifications.

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects.

International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall.

A Diploma (D3/D4), with good grades, from a recognised Indonesian institution.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Diplom-Metevaseth are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

Students who have completed the Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with a minimum overall GPA of 16/20 and students who have successfully completed the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Iraqi high school leaving certificate are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will review all admissions on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your course admissions tutor for more course specific information.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Students who hold the French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates offering the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualification can be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. CAPE is graded on a I to VI scale (I being the highest) and we would typically look for a minimum of II in each subject taken to include I in any required subject and for AAA-AAB offers to include a at least half the subjects at grade I.

Candidates offering an Associate degree from a recognised institution may also be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. We would typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to include high grades in relevant and required subjects.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways at the BIA, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

We will consider students who have successfully completed a recognised Foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, or have successfully completed at least two years of study at a recognised university.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Latvia generally require either A levels, an IB Diploma or a recognised foundation programme qualification in order to be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. Holders of the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education) are not eligible for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme (such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy), for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who have completed a Higher Technician Diploma with minimum GPA of 65%, or a Bachelor degree from a Higher Technical or Vocational Institution with minimum GPA of 65%, may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have the Secondary Education Certificate plus one year of a Bachelor degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA or 65% may also be considered.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Diploma/Maturity Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies: A*AA - 9.5 with 95% average in 3 state exams AAA - 9.0 with 90% average in 3 state exams AAB - 9.0 with 87% average in 3 state exams ABB - 8.5 with 85% average in 3 state exams BBB - 8.0 with 80% average in 3 state exams

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Taylor's University

The University has various twinning programmes with Taylor's University which can allow Taylors students entry into year 1, year 2 or year 3 of an Undergraduate Degree course, depending on their choice of subject and GPA score. Degree courses available through twinning agreements are: Biosciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM)

STPM is considered equivalent to A-levels and is acceptable for admissions to the first year of an undergraduate programme. Grades equivalent to the A-level requirement should be achieved in three out of the five subjects studied.

Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme

Holders of the Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Certificate in Science can be considered for entry to year one of Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Certificates in Accountancy

Students with Certificates in Accountancy can be considered for entry to year one of the Accountancy, Economics, and Money, Banking and Finance programmes, provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is obtained. In addition, a candidate must reach the appropriate level of English requirement for the particular course.

Canadian Pre-University (Ontariao Grade 13)

A pass in 6 OACs (minimum of three at grade B, and three at grade C) is generally acceptable for admission to the first year of an undergraduate programme, although, some programmes may require higher grades.

South Australia Matriculation Programme (SAM)

For candidates offering the South Australian Matriculation qualification, a TER of between 90 to 98 is required.

Diploma and certificate

If you have completed a 2 year certificate or diploma at a local college, you may be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes in some subjects.

If you have obtained a 3 year diploma it is sometimes possible to gain 'advance standing' to the second year of some undergraduate programmes.

Direct entry to second year

Students from INTI College and Prime College may be considered for direct entry to the second year of our Engineering programmes.

Students from HELP Institute may be considered for direct entry to the second year of Computer Science programmes and those students completing the LSE Diploma may be admitted directly to the second year of Economics and Money, Banking and Finance programmes.

Direct entry from other colleges is unusual. If you are a student of any other college and you wish to be considered for second year entry, you must submit your full transcript and a copy of the syllabus you have followed so that we can assess your suitability.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Postgraduate applicants who have studied a degree at the University of Malta are exempt from taking an English proficiency test.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the French Baccalaureate, or a suitable foundation programme, such as our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

English language at grade C or above in the Overseas High School Certificate is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technique (School Certificates) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO - University Preparatory Education) Diploma (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

The University has a number of agreements with foundation providers in Nigeria which allows students to be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes. Please contact us for more information.

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Nigeria with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

English language at grade C or above (or in numerical terms, grade 6 or above) in the WAEC SSCE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

Holders of the "Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole" (before 1981 "Examen Artium") with a minimum overall score of 4/6 (meget tilfredsstillende/very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. We will also consider students who have successfully completed a Bachelors (Honours) degree of at least two years duration.Degrees must be from a Higher Education Commission recognised institution in Pakistan.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Paraguay generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Título de Bachillerato Científico plus a recognised foundation programme Candidates who have completed the Título Intermedio (2-3 years) can be considered for first and/or second year entry, depending on subject fit.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Peru generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Título de Licenciado with at least 13/20.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma de Ensino Secundario (previously Certificado do 12 ano) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the Diploma de Bacalaureat with a minimum overall score of 8/10 will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes. Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate COHSC), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Students with suitable grades at A level or International Baccalaureate (IB) may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have successfully completed a Polytechnic Diploma may be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes. Students who achieve a B grade average or above with good scores in relevant subjects can be considered for direct entry to the second year. Students who achieve a C grade average should be considered for year one entry (a few exemptions apply for certain departments).

The University has established Advance Standing Agreements with 5 Polytechnics in Singapore (Singapore, Ngee Ann, Temasek, Nanyang, Republic) which provide guidelines for some of the Diplomas we will accept and scores required by certain departments (Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science). Please contact your institution for further information. Departments that are not part of this list can still consider Diplomas for entry to undergraduate programmes. Diplomas that are not on the list will be considering on an individual basis and may require you to provide further details such as the curriculum and module transcripts to identify suitability.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the "Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej skúska/Maturita" will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 1/výborný in four subjects (if any other subjects have been taken they must be graded no lower than 2) AAA: 1/výborný in three subjects, other subject(s) taken must be graded no lower than 2 AAB: 1/výborný in two subjects, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2 ABB: 1/výborný in one subject, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2 BBB: 2 in all subjects

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Holders of the "Maturitetno Spricevalo"/"Matura"/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma/Technical Matura will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who hold the Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement (higher grade) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Students with A levels, the International Baccalaureate, a 2 year Junior College Diploma, the NCUK International Foundation Year, a suitable foundation programme, or one or two years of university level study at a recognised institution in South Korea will be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme. Students need a sufficiently high score in their Diploma or University level study (3.0+/4.0 or 3.2+/4.5).

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The Sri Lankan system is based on the English system.

We accept local or Cambridge A Level systems for entry. Please note however that grading systems for local A Levels are as follows:

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

A*AA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.AAA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.AAB: 9 subjects at A and the remainder at B.ABB: Majority of subjects at A, remainder at BBBB: Majority of subjects at B.

Subject specific requirements:A*/A - AB - B

In addition to the standard qualifications that we accept as proof of English language proficiency, students from Sweden who have obtained at least Väl godkänd (VG) in English within the Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan / Slutbetyg från Komvux / Avgangsbetyg are considered to have satisfied the University’s English language requirements for undergraduate entry.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

For BNurs or MNurs Nursing, please see the general entry requirements listed on the relevant course page

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students with 2 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

Students with 5 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first and/or second year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who hold the East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE), Cambridge Higher School Certificate (COHSC) and National Form VI Examination will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider:

GCE A Level we will usually consider students with 3 good subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB) we will normally consider students with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level

High School Certificate (M6) and a recognised one year foundation qualification may be considered

One or two years of university level study at a recognised university in Thailand, with a sufficiently high score overall in their university level study (3.0+/4.0),may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students educated in the Philippine system require at least two years post-high school education at a recognised institution before entering a Bachelor's degree programme at Birmingham.

Many students who have studied in the Philippines have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.

We will consider students for entry to the Birmingham Foundation Academy who have completed their first year at a recognised institution in the Philippines and obtained good grades in all subject areas.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi and a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, or GCE A Level examinations, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to our undergraduate programmes.

Students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi from certain schools will be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes. The scores required in grade 12 on the high school diploma vary according to the A level requirement for that programme:

Entry Requirements

A Level grades

Lise Diplomasi

A*AA

88/100

AAA

85/100

AAB

80/100

ABB

75/100

BBB

72/100

Alternatively students who have also taken SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and AP (Advanced Placement) tests will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree programmes. For more details on SAT and AP requirements please refer to the USA country page.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Pre-sessional programmes

The Birmingham International Academy (BIA) also offers pre-sessional English courses, which you can take to improve your spoken and written English in preparation for academic study. If you have a conditional offer you can attend one of these courses instead of retaking IELTS.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, East African Advanced Certificate of Education or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Students should normally satisfy both of the following:

Either a total of 3 distinct subject tests from APs and/or SAT subject tests, or one year at a Community College or USA University.

SAT-R or ACT

As an alternative to the above, we can accept an Associate’s Degree.

Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from the above qualifications:

Where a certain A-level subject is required, students must present with that AP or SAT subject test, or have studied that subject at Community College, at a USA University or during their Associate’s degree. For subjects requiring Maths A-level we accept AP Calculus BC to fulfil the maths requirement (but not AP Calculus AB).

One of the AP/SAT subject scores can be replaced by a full year Honours level course or a full year college level course at B+ or better (ABB and AAB) or at A- or better (AAA and A*AA). We cannot accept these courses if the subject is a required A-level subject.

Medicine and Surgery: Combined SAT1 score of 1380. Three AP subjects at grade 5, including Biology and Chemistry (n.b. we cannot accept SAT Subject Tests for this programme)

ACT

We are registered with ACT, therefore if you wish to provide your qualifications to us you can find our details on their website.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii) at grade 11 and a suitable foundation programme (or 2 years study at a recognised higher education institution) will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

For more information on our foundation programme, please visit the Foundation Pathways website.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Candidates from Venezuela generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciatura/Título with 70% or equivalent overall.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

We will consider:

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects.

International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level.

Students who have completed the first year of a University programme in Vietnam will be considered for direct entry of the undergraduate programme at the University of Birmingham.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students holding the Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) or ZIMSEC A Levels will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or alternative qualifications.
Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements.

Number of A levels required:

3

Typical offer:

AAB

Required subjects and grades:

AAB. A level Music grade A. Where applicants are not taking Music at A level then ABRSM grade 7-8 theory is acceptable in addition to the three A levels at AAB.

If you would like to study advanced French, Spanish, German or Russian as part of your programme but are not currently studying the required language at A level, we are happy to consider applications from those offering an independent language diploma at B2 level as demonstration of advanced language skills.

The independent language diplomas we would consider are as follows; DELF-B2 (French), DELE-B2 (Spanish), Goethe-Zertifikat-B2 (German) and TRKI 2nd Certificate (Russian). These diplomas are assessed against the criteria set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and can be studied for in your own time or through a language centre. These diplomas will be considered when taken in addition to three A levels or equivalent qualifications as outlined above.

International Students

We welcome applications from international students and invite you to join our vibrant community of over 4500 international students who represent 150 different countries. We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

In linguistics, we’re all about looking at what can different aspects of the world around us tell us. How can we define Spanish? Historically, where does Spanish come from? Geographically, where is Spanish spoken? Linguistically, what does it mean to speak Spanish?

Dr Alice Corr

University of Birmingham students are part of an academic elite and learn from world-leading experts. We will challenge you to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers.

You will have a diverse learning experience, including:

lectures

small group tutorials

independent study

and peer group learning, such as delivering presentations with your classmates

Support

You will have access to a comprehensive support system to help you make the transition to Higher Education.

Personal tutors - You will be assigned your own personal tutor who will get to know you as you progress through your studies. They will provide academic support and advice to enable you to make the most of your time here at Birmingham.

Wellbeing officers - We have dedicated wellbeing officers who provide professional support, advice and guidance to students across a range of issues. They can meet with you to discuss extensions, disabilities, reasonable adjustments, extenuating circumstances, or talk through any problems you might be experiencing, and help you access wider support on campus and beyond.

Academic Skills Centre - The centre aims to help you become a more effective and independent learner through a range of high-quality support services. The centre offers workshops on a range of topics, such as note-taking, reading, academic writing and presentation skills.

Academic Writing Advisory Service (AWAS) - the AWAS team will provide guidance on writing essays and dissertations at University-level. You will receive individual support from an academic writing advisor and meet with postgraduate tutors who specialise in particular subjects. Support is given in a variety of ways, such as small-group workshops, online activities, tutorials and email correspondence.

Student experience - Our Student Experience Team will help you get the most out of your academic experience. They will offer research opportunities, study skills support and help you prepare for your post-university careers. They will also organise social events, such as field trips, to help you meet fellow students from your course.

During your first year it is important that you have a smooth transition into university. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support.

Teaching staff

Students at the University of Birmingham are taught by a mixture of professors, senior lecturers, lecturers and doctoral researchers, thereby receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience. Many of our teaching staff have published important works about their areas of expertise, whilst others have taught at international institutions and can offer unique perspectives of their subjects.

You can find out more about the members of staff (including their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest) in their academic profiles linked below.

Language laboratory sessions allow you to practise your listening and spoken skills and are an essential part of all our language programmes.

Seminars, workshops and studio work are interactive sessions that develop subject-specific skills such as harmony, counterpoint, composition, analysis and historical understanding, as well as generic skills such as communication and essay writing.

Instrumental and vocal lessons are one-to-one and usually take place at the Birmingham Conservatoire.

Contact hours

On the Modern Languages side of your degree, depending on the modules you select, each week you will have between 6-12 hours of lectures and classes.

On the Music side of your degree, although the contact hours vary by year of study in Music, over the course of your degree you can expect an average of 6 contact hours per week. This will comprise of a mixture of lectures, seminars and one-to-one tutorials, plus a further average of 6 hours per week spent in ensemble rehearsals.

Assessment Methods

Assessments - you will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. Assessments methods will vary with each module and could include:

coursework, such as essays

group and individual presentations

and formal exams

Feedback - you will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so you can learn from each assignment. You will also be given feedback on any exams that you take. If you should fail an exam, we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is provided to help you prepare for future exams.

Year one

12-18

Contact Hours

84%

Examinations

16%

Coursework

The above data provides an indication of the type of activity a student is likely to undertake during a typical pathway on their chosen programme of study. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

Year two

12-18

Contact Hours

66%

Examinations

34%

Coursework

The above data provides an indication of the type of activity a student is likely to undertake during a typical pathway on their chosen programme of study. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

Year three

0

Contact Hours

0%

Examinations

100%

Coursework

The above data provides an indication of the type of activity a student is likely to undertake during a typical pathway on their chosen programme of study. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

Year four

12-18

Contact Hours

57%

Examinations

43%

Coursework

Year 3 will be spent overseas in a country of your target language.

The above data provides an indication of the type of activity a student is likely to undertake during a typical pathway on their chosen programme of study. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

Graduates from both areas return to campus to talk to current students about their careers, how to find opportunities and the wide variety of roles available. For instance, the Department’s ‘Modern Languages Professionals Week’ in the first year features workshops and talks from former students who are using their languages for a 21st century global workplace in business, the not-for-profit sector, the arts, translation and interpreting, and education. Read more about why studying languages is great for your career.

Developing your career

Employers target University of Birmingham students for their diverse skill-set and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of our wide range of opportunities you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.

Careers events - we hold events covering careers in teaching, event management, marketing and working with charities to help you meet potential employers and learn more about these sectors.

Global Challenge - you can apply to work overseas on an expenses-paid placement during your summer vacation through our Global Challenge initiative.

Work experience bursary - we encourage you to apply your skills in the workplace by undertaking internships in the summer. Our work experience bursaries allow you to apply for funding to support you during unpaid internships.

Cultural Internships - our innovative Cultural Internships offer graduates the opportunity for a six month paid internship at a leading cultural institution in the West Midlands. These internships will give you professional experience to set you apart in a competitive graduate market. Our current partners include Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham REP, Birmingham Royal Ballet, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust, Library of Birmingham.

There are also internships available at our own cultural assets, such as Winterbourne House, the Lapworth Museum, and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.

Extra-curricular activities

To enhance your career prospects even further, you will need to think about engaging in some extra-curricular activities to broaden your skills and network of contacts.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme - our College of Arts and Law Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme enables interested students to work on a current academic research project being run by one of our academic researchers. Undergraduate research scholars gain work experience over the summer after their first or second year and have the chance to develop skills in both collaborative and independent research.